Welder Structural 1

Zachry Group • La Porte, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves selecting equipment, planning layouts, and performing welding with a strong understanding of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques. The welder will lay out, position, align, cut, assemble, and fit metal components in various body positions and locations. They will also bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure them for welding, and set up equipment to weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment. Additionally, the welder will weld metal materials to piping systems and equipment using appropriate procedures for different equipment and metal types, identify all equipment for the job and process, and identify all safety risks and requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to read blue prints and other engineering drawings in order to efficiently perform work.
• Me able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
• Must have 4+ years experience welding experience on industrial size and grade equipment.
• Must have the ability to stick & Flux Core weld in 2g, 3g, and 4g conditions.
• Must be proficient in welding with varies rods including but not limited to 6010 & 7018.
• Must have thorough knowledge of various metals characteristic and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
• Must have current applicable welding certification with Zachry or be able to successfully pass a weld test.
• Must have experience welding multiple types of material possibly including but not limited to: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum and chrome.
• Must be able and willing to assist with other activities while not actively welding.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work at heights as required.
• Must meet all physical demands (see section below).

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed